ISTQB knowledge checkpoint

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ISTQB Knowledge Checkpoint Quiz

Test your understanding of software testing principles with our ISTQB Knowledge Checkpoint Quiz! This quiz consists of 10 carefully crafted questions that will challenge your skills and knowledge of testing methodologies.

Key Features:

  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Instant Feedback
  • Score Tracking
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DebuggingGuru321
Testing and Debugging are key activities in the software development lifecycle.Which of the following are DEBUGGING activities?
a) Designing tests to find failures.
b) Locating the cause of failures.
c) Analysing and fixing the defects.
d) Executing tests to show failures.
A and d.
A and b.
B and c.
C and d.
During which stage of the fundamental test process is the testability of requirements evaluated?
Test Execution.
Test Planning.
Test Design.
Test Analysis.
Which of the following options describe the chain of events in the correct sequence?
Fault, bug, mistake.
Mistake, failure, fault.
Error, fault, failure.
Failure, bug, error.
Which of the following options BEST explains the pesticide paradox principle of testing?
Testing, like spraying pesticide, is an effective bug/defect removal activity.
Defects are, paradoxically, often contained in a small number of modules.
Repeatedly running a set of tests will ensure that a system is defect free.
If we do not regularly review and revise our tests, we'll stop finding defects.
Which of the following would achieve the HIGHEST level of testing independence for a project's system test level?
Having the company's independent test team design and execute the tests.
Training developers to design good tests for the test team to execute.
Outsourcing test design and execution to a different company.
Minimising contact between testers and developers during test design to avoid bias.
In which development life cycle model is regression testing an increasingly important activity as the project progresses?
V-model.
Waterfall.
Scrum.
Progressive.
Which of the following are triggers for Maintenance testing?
a) System migration from one platform to another.
b) Retirement of a system.
c) Preparation for an audit of a system.
d) Modifications to a system. e) Development of a whole new system.
A, c and d.
B, c and e.
A, d and e.
A, b and d.
Which of the following apply to System Testing?
a) May satisfy legal requirements.
b) Can use system specifications as a test basis.
c) Often the responsibility of business users.
d) Main goal is to establish confidence.
e) Should focus on the communication between systems.
A and c.
B and d.
A and b.
C and e.
When can functional and white-box (structural) testing BOTH be applied?
System and Component test levels only.
All 'Development' test levels, I.e. Those before Acceptance testing.
Component and Component integration test levels only.
All test levels.
After a record of poor quality software releases (incorrect menu selection options, new features that do not work, users allowed to change security levels without administrator rights), you have been asked to review the test capability in your company. You have limited time to do the review before the next project, which type of testing would be MOST appropriate to review first?
Functional testing.
Non-functional testing.
Performance testing.
White-box (structural) testing.
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